Atlas the Sabertooth Ocilope well, the original west end rum rum tugger was Paul Nicholas, and the original Broadway version was Terrence Mann, but John Partridge is still the best.
Hearing him say that Disney was denied right to make cats because they didnt want it to be turned into cartoon cats ....... Someones pissed about what's been done in 2019
Actually Stephen Spielberg wanted almost got a Cats project off the ground, he did some incredible concept art for it, but it was denied by TS Elliot’s estate
My thoughts, EXACTLY! I've seen the stage production twice, and this 'straight-to-DVD' version captures the magic beautifully! So much, in fact, that I own two copies of the musical DVD, as well as a digital version on flash drive! I also have both the London U.K. and Broadway soundtracks of CATS on compact disc. Not even interested in the film or it's associated soundtrack.
@@Titan52bergI have an idea and my idea is that in order To take a break from all live action remakes Walt Disney pictures should present a world full of MUSIC MAGIC and RHYTHM with 🎼The music of Andrew Lloyd Webber I mean Andrew Lloyd Webber and his music has shaped the sound of modern musical theater, touching audiences throughout the world, and his work is now available in 3 all new animated movies on dvd from Walt Disney pictures. For starters disney should release a hand drawn animated movie of CATS one of the most celebrated musicals of all time🐱 Another one should be released is a handdrawn animated movie of Joseph and the amazing Technicolor dreamcoat one of the most loved🌈 and it should directed by the directors of Aladdin and the little mermaid. And last but not least a hand drawn animated movie of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical masterpice The PHANTOM of the OPERA🌹 from the director of the animated movie of Disney's beauty and the beast. Also Each dvd includes special features such as behind the scenes, music videos, and a documentary of musical composer Andrew Lloyd Webber himself. So yeah Disney should release hand drawn animated movies Based on the Musicals from Andrew Lloyd Webber CATS, Joseph and the amazing Technicolor dreamcoat, And The PHANTOM of the OPERA And what do u think of that please tell me.
I had that feeling when I first saw this when I was younger. I was horrified. But now I'm older, and I appreciated the songs. So it doesnt matter anymore.
They really were the dream team! I could watch this version start to finish over & over again- but watching with extra footage of rehearsals etc, is probably like visiting the Heavyside Lair! Perfection!
I'm glad the horrible new version made me realize how special this vhs version is and how much I want to see this again I thought it was magic as a kid and see it is magic now I forgot how much I loved it
What's so horrible? The movie was great. You can't be saying the dancing was bad? The railway cat was remarkable. Victoria was Royal Ballet trained so you can hardly fault her. Misto was awesome, loved him. Judy doing Adressing a Cat. Chior was beautiful.
@@dawnjohnson3263 the mere idea of having the actors guiding the tempo of the musical numbers is really orrible and torn apart the structure of every number. Some numbers remain good because the actors (manly dancers) decided to perform with the click track. The majority are orribile, there isn't another word. It's a musical made by people that doesn't like musicals.
Cannot stand to listen to anyone else do RTT. No one else embodies that role more. From the very first "meow" I was smitten with that beautiful kitten! 😍
I remember one of the things that was most fun about the live production was getting to go up on stage at intermission. This was in the 80's - I assume they still do that as part of the show today. It was great being able to see that amazing set up close and how oversized everything was. Added plus: I think it was under the back of the car, but one of the cats was so frightened and shy, she would just put her paw out. You could put your hand down and she would lightly pet your hand - then get scared and the paw would disappear. We learned later, of course, this was Grizabella.
There was a mexican version (all in spanish) in my city a few years ago, and in the intermission some cats actually came to the public and acted and jumped around between the seats. I interacted with one and wasn't until later I found out it was Macavity.
I remember once going to a production where in the intermission you had the chance to meet Old Deuteronomy and after the entire show was over, you could meet Gus the Theatre Cat. One of the most memorable shows I ever attended!
I took my daughter to see the play when it came to town, she was about 8 or so. That year for Halloween she was Mistoffoes the magic cat. The next year she was the white cat. She is an adult now and still loves it.
After seeing Cats on Broadway, I went to an adult Halloween party as a black cat with some white marking (mostly for variation and to allow detail in the facial makeup I sewed a wig piece, used a black leotard, applied full face makeup. I acted my role by copying the movement and gestures from the Cats performers. The hardest part was creating and learning to act my tail. I did almost no walking until we unmasked; for me unmasking meant my first wholly human movement and speech.
There was a cat outside of a theatre that I perform in and if the cat looked like gus the theatre cat, I would’ve named them that. But the cat was a pure white cat so I named them Victoria. I know the cat belongs to someone but the cat always hangs out at the theatre and I saw the cat on a day I was performing
I adore this musical so much and I just love all the actors, i wish there was more behind the scenes, more of them rehearsing out of costumes, they did so amazing, the entire cast a crew
I watched Tyler's Vlog when they did the revival, its very interesting to watch, Tyler is Rum Tum Tugger, his Vlog is called "whats new pussycat" you can find it on here and it has a lot of content
In the end, the execution is the important part. Everything has been done before in some way and the grandest idea one may have is nothing if it's badly executed. If it lacks subtlety, cohesion and style, if it leaves the audience confused about everything, if the dialogue is stilted and awkward it's going to be much worse than an age old tale told with skill. That's not to say that being overly perfectionistic can't be a vice, you have to actually get to doing what you planned on doing, but in general it's better to go the mile to ensure a good end product even if many may not be able to pick up on all the things you put into it.
Oh, my. This is just the first I am hearing about this. What she did for CATS was monumental, an almost overwhelming task when you think about it. To choreograph this "musical" with such an emphasis on dance must have been daunting but she rose to the challenge triumphantly. I was also fortunate to see her musical staging for The Secret Garden at the Aldwych, which was both haunting and wondrous (then again, that whole production was).
This musical is my everything...ever since I was a little kid and still remains that now...Mr.Mistoffelees has and always will be my absolute favorite in the musical and Jacob Brent playing as him in the movie was amazing...best choice of actor to play him
During 4th grade we had vocabulary with some words from the poem Macavity and everyone was guessing what it was about and I said it’s about a cat who’s wanted by scottland yard and the whole thing and when the teacher read it everyone was like “Lexi what the heck how do you know this” and I was so happy
I HATE what they’ve done to Rum Tum Tugger now. I didn’t realise they’d made a change to the character until I watched it in Manchester and my mum and I were both furious! If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
I, at two years old, asked my parents to buy this for me after seeing the trailer for it on a Barney VHS tape. I still watch it multiple times a year, and attribute my love of musical theatre to it.
BROOOOO I HAD THE SAME BARNIE MOVIE THATS WHAT INTRODUCED ME TO CATS TOO!!! I HONESTLY THOUGHT THE BARNIE ASSOCIATION IN MY MIND WAS WRONG, I WAS LIKE “NO IT COULDNT HAVW BEEN A TRAILER ON A BARNIE MOVIE”
jonathan joestar HAHAHA OMG! Glad I’m not the only one! That Barney movie was like a fever dream, so I’m not surprised you questioned yourself. It’s the one with the egg lmao
jonathan joestar dude it’s wild. They’re supposed to like hatch this magical rainbow egg, but they keep losing it and having to chase after it. It gets stuck in like a mail truck and a bird sanctuary and a hot air balloon and a restaurant
Along with what the others have said. He's also strict because he loves what he does, and it's his profession. The energy, blood, sweat, tears and efforts of everyone proves that Andrew has put so much into his work because its his passionate profession.
@@rachaelreynolds-soucie7590 it's so sad... the remake absolutely butchered what the cast put so much work into... cats won't be the same wonderful experience for this new generation of theater lovers.
"strict"? What does that actually mean in a world of professionals with a leader that's a master of his craft and who is responsible for one of the most important aspects?
@@downtown82 Me too and I'm not even a naitive English speaker, these actors have very good diction, musical actors (at least the ones I've seen either on screen or stage) usually do.
Brittany Martin there is a head canon that Demeter and macavity we’re lovers/mates. Macavity was abusive to Demeter, so she left, but she is scared of him still. The choro is supposed to demonstrate the fear, hate, or love that bombalurina and demeter have for macavity.
@@emma-tw6gi I always had the theory that Bombalurina is more Macavity`s sibling (she`s red too) than mate, and she has the "sister-in-law" love for Demeter, that`s why she wants to protect her...
_“He [Andrew Lloyd Webber] has an uncanny knack of walking in and putting his finger on the problem. Annoyingly so...you may well have sat here sat here for a couple hours trying to work out why things aren't going the right way. And he'll come in and he'll say "What's the problem" and you tell him and he'll put his finger straight on it.”_ Yeah. He's a genius. That's what geniuses do.
Honestly, I'm excited. The '98 movie will always be "My Cats" it will never leave that place in my heart, ever. To the new movie, I say "Impress me. Let's see what you've got. Bring it on."
People are way overreacting about the movie. Yes they look weird. It's Cats. It has always looked weird, it's just different. This version isn't going anywhere.
I've loved "Cats" my whole life. My first memory is watching the VHS when I was two years old. It's the reason I love musical theatre. I wanted to like the 2019 version so badly, but it was such a let down.
Instead of making an overpriced feature film, the artistic merits of which have been called into serious question, why didn't they just wide-release the video of the original (well, near enough to the original) stage production on the large screen worldwide. This musical is NOT about star names like Dame Judi and Sir Ian, no matter how talented but about an ensemble of acting-singing dancers, some of whom are given featured moments.
@@Tempest7575 And milking the property for every penny they can squeeze out of it! There are multiple versions on TH-cam FOR FREE! The movie, which was released MONTHS ago, got slammed by the critics and probably died at the box office. I DON'T go out to the local cinema anymore and haven't done in more than a decade. Admission prices are nearly $20, the popcorn and Raisinettes, soda, etc. come to another $20. People bring their squalling infants and screaming toddlers instead of leaving them home with grandma and let them run up and down the aisles disturbing the rest of the audience members!
Ironically, Dame Judi was originally cast as Grizabella in the West End production but got injured in rehearsal and was only then replaced by Elaine Paige.
when i was a kid, my grandma took me to the library and they were giving away old books and vhs tapes. i found a cats double feature tape set with the movie and the behind the scenes. i didn’t even know what cats was, i just liked actual cats and thought the cover looked cool, read the back and thought “sure”. that day changed my life and i’m not being dramatic. i would watch the musical every night, and then pop in the behind the scenes tape to fall asleep to. it ignited my love for theater and to this day is still my favorite musical of all time. i’m so glad some people still remember this version, and not the monstrosity that came out recently
There will NEVER be another Grizabella like Elaine Paige's. Jennifer Hudson is ok but she can't hold a candle to Elaine's talent. There isn't a time I listen to her singing Memory that I don't get chills. She's absolutely amazing.
As a person who cant read music or even hear the difference between harmonies watching Andrew nit pick and find the issues of his music is so beautiful to see. When someone KNOWS their craft inside out its so inspiring.
Oh yes I remember being full of awe every time her gorgeous face and huge eyes came up on screen, especially alongside her angelic voice. Even as a kid I adored her.
I would have lost my shit if I'd seen this as an obsessed 11 year old... Only now at the ripe age of 32 do I think I can handle it with any composure and it still made me emotional at times...
Jacob Brent singing 'Mr. Mistoffelees' with the rest of the cast in the recording studio kinda f*cks me up a little bit. Knowing that his voice is most likely mixed in with his own song that he DOESN'T SING in the movie is just...whoa.
I hope that it's still around, it would be amazing to see along with uncut/full dance numbers. Maybe in the distant future on an anniversary edition or something? We can dream till then!
news from the future: we DID finally, finally get the cut footage of Jacob Brent doing the Conjuring Turn released onto the internet. Crazy to me they cut the technical showpiece of the whole Mr. Mistoffelees number, but at least we finally got to see it. Poor dude, they had him to it seven times in a row to get it shot and then cut it.
Elaine makes me cry within two notes.. god it’s breathtaking when creativity competently takes risk and puts art and emotion first. When dollar is a lucky reward, earned upon exhaustion, and not the engine. Sad to see where entertainment is right now in 2019 by comparison. Innovators and artists suffocated by computer files and shareholders. I hope that ends soon...
I wish the movie had the lovely costumes ,makeup and character of the stage production. I loved Cats now its a freak show with Grizabellas snot streaming from her nose like a rabid werewolf
@@chrisdevene9158 Elaine Page didn't cry at all, or least not in any performance I've seen, most likely because crying with a full face of stage makeup's not the best idea however resitant to sweat it may be. Plus Elaine's version is usually more hopeful, still clinging to her pride and didn't really break down till her last verse. Jennifer's was already broken and despairing the first time she sings memory. Most people don't pretty cry even when they're only a little upset never mind completely broken up, so no, it's not ham acting, it's exactly the opposite. Ham acting would have been making all the faces to seem distraught WITHOUT also giving the ugly reality of what distraught looks like. If anything, she can be accused of putting too much weight on the acting and letting it impair her singing, but not that the acting itself was unrealistic, as no one sounds, or looks, their best when sobbing their heart out.
@@chrisdevene9158 Yes, very light, with it's overarching themes of mortality and lost youth. Even regardless of that, even if the show as a whole were truly the empty, random spectacle that it's been accused of being, that's never applied to Grizabella and "Memory".
What an exquisite, one of a kind musical. So much work and talent involved here. It’s a shame those incredible singers/dancers/actors are not the superstars they’d deserve to be. Althought, I’m slightly obsessed with Michael Gruber now.
I really, really, really want to know what the explanation for the stage directions were for this. Like, Tugger just sort of appears out of nowhere doing his Rum Tum Tugger Stance, and Mistoffeeles basically runs right into him and looks up--this was actually staged!
I’ve seen em all. But this imho is the greatest live musical ever. It always makes me laugh and cry. And I see it. On stage and on film whenever possible. Absolutely marvellous. The box set of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musicals is my greatest treasure.
My Mother has the poetry book this is based on, I love poetry(I write it as well) and always wanted it. One day at work they had thrown out some items and a few books and I found a copy of the book in the garbage, it wasn't soiled, so now I have my own.
When it comes to 'actual' movie adaptations, the director has basically full control over the vision. Weber might be asked for some advice or suggestion, but he's already agreed to give the rights over, and the director hired by the production studio calls the final shots. Weber just sits back and collects the checks. I doubt if he'd been given full control, for instance, Weber would've been that happy about Gerard Butler's singing, lol.
This is a lesson is adaptation and also filming a production all in one. Wish more shows did this, because 22 years later this version they created still stands up against almost all film versions of shows as being the best one.
I may be biased, because I grew up watching this version all the time, but I've also heard the broadway recordings and seen a few clips of recent productions of it and this is still the best cast, in my opinion.
It’s so funny to hear the choreographer say: “I don’t want to see our work on a video and say, wow I could have done much better”. Obviously this was not the mindset of the director of Cats film 2019. I think some, only some, Broadway shows shouldn’t be made into a film because some of the magic is lost along the way. Love Cats!
12:20 don't worry, they did so well that not even a modern movie could even hope to compete Putting aside the visuals of new movie, what I really missed was the small hints and interactions between the characters. Every person here knew their character and that characters role and relations to other characters and acted it out in different ways. Munkustap is the protector and you can clearly see it, Mungojerry and Rumpleteaser are mischievous and trouble makers and full of energy. I can continue on and on, but point is you can see it and feel it. I just feel like the new movie kinda missed the point. You just don't feel it as much. They could have done so much more and better in the new movie.
8:47 I don't know the first thing about music or anything like that, and it tears my brain to shreds wondering how anyone can just even come up with a simple melody let alone an entire musical. He's losing his shit over who know what here, but it sounds fine to me.
If I made a musical, I would base it around birds. The costumes would be really nice, I think. Also, it would make even less sense than Cats, cause why not?
Omg, my mom had this on VHS and then later on DVD. When I was 9-10 years old, I was OBSESSED with this adaptation. I loved every single character (especially the white cat, the pretty cat that sings with Grisabella, and Mungojerry and Rumpleteaser). I think this is a major reason why I got into theater and dance so much in my life. Love always! 💘
At 25:10 you can see that they just finished the Jenny Anydots number and afterwards they almost immediately collapse. Poor Michael Gruber looks so tired. Doing this live for 3 hours most be rally hard.
I'm still eternally upset that I can't find the full version of Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer anywhere. They play some verses in here that aren't in the final version, so I know the whole thing was filmed, but it doesn't seem to be available properly anywhere :(
@@AAW1986WWE Sorry, I think you misunderstood- a few songs (including this one) were shortened for the 1998 film. If you look on the Cats wiki, there's an entire extra verse that was cut from the song but is still done on stage. Around 22:30 in this video they're singing "If the drawers are pulled out from the bedroom chests, And you can't find one of your winter vests", but that line isn't in the final version. That means they filmed it (unlike Growltiger's Last Stand, which I don't think they ever did in the first place), but then cut it out before release, so all I can hope is that one day they release a full uncut version of the song. Sorry for the confusion, and thank you for trying to help!
I watched this to get insights primarily from the cast. Was NOT disappointed. Plus Jo Gibb is so absolutely easy on the eyes. Cheers! Epic musical...so grateful this film version was produced and released...
I saw the musical the first time when i was 4 years old, performed in Hamburg. I never forgot about it. When i was like 6 years old i dressed up as Rumpleteazer, my mom worked hours on my costume, colored the suit and made the wig and cuffs herself. I listened to the soundtrack so often... when i was 15 i saw the musical again when it toured around. We had the official Film Vesion on video and i watched it every year. It broke one day and i remember crying a lot. I finally got it on DVD and i watch it still. I love the songs and the musical.. its magical for me. I always feel like back when i first saw it performed. I was flashed and i will forever love this. :) ♥
Can we all agree that John Partridge is the best Rum Tum Tugger, and no one can play him better?
100%
He is. I get major Tim Curry Sweet Transvestite vibes 🐱
yesss the original Rum Tum Tugger will always be the best!
Atlas the Sabertooth Ocilope well, the original west end rum rum tugger was Paul Nicholas, and the original Broadway version was Terrence Mann, but John Partridge is still the best.
@@Ayden_B ahh lolll I forgot about that...
John Partridge, Michael Gruber and Jacob Brent
FOREVER Rum Tum Tugger, Munkustrap, and Mistoffelees
Jessie Lee Iveso omg Jacob Brent is so freaking cute and sweet ❤️
John Partridge and Michael Gruber are the main reasons I can’t handle the different versions. They do the best at the roles
Jess you never saw Wayne Sleep in the role of Mistoffelees did you? Yes, JB is phenomenal, but so was WS.
They just have so much chemistry as a couple ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@gabriellaalvares1038 who?
Hearing him say that Disney was denied right to make cats because they didnt want it to be turned into cartoon cats ....... Someones pissed about what's been done in 2019
It’s not a cartoon. They wouldn’t be pissed.
Disney making Cats into a proper animation would probably have worked out a lot better than what we've got ;-;
TheArtsyHollow exactly omg like i would trust disney so much more
Actually Stephen Spielberg wanted almost got a Cats project off the ground, he did some incredible concept art for it, but it was denied by TS Elliot’s estate
@@witchyflowerchild7201 Do they not realize what they've done?!
I’m sorry, but this is the only film adaptation of Cats I will ever accept.
My thoughts, EXACTLY! I've seen the stage production twice, and this 'straight-to-DVD' version captures the magic beautifully! So much, in fact, that I own two copies of the musical DVD, as well as a digital version on flash drive! I also have both the London U.K. and Broadway soundtracks of CATS on compact disc. Not even interested in the film or it's associated soundtrack.
@@Titan52bergI have an idea and my idea is that in order To take a break from all live action remakes Walt Disney pictures should present a world full of MUSIC MAGIC and RHYTHM with 🎼The music of Andrew Lloyd Webber I mean Andrew Lloyd Webber and his music has shaped the sound of modern musical theater, touching audiences throughout the world, and his work is now available in 3 all new animated movies on dvd from Walt Disney pictures.
For starters disney should release a hand drawn animated movie of CATS one of the most celebrated musicals of all time🐱
Another one should be released is a handdrawn animated movie of Joseph and the amazing Technicolor dreamcoat one of the most loved🌈 and it should directed by the directors of Aladdin and the little mermaid.
And last but not least a hand drawn animated movie of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical masterpice The PHANTOM of the OPERA🌹 from the director of the animated movie of Disney's beauty and the beast.
Also Each dvd includes special features such as behind the scenes, music videos, and a documentary of musical composer Andrew Lloyd Webber himself.
So yeah Disney should release hand drawn animated movies Based on the Musicals from Andrew Lloyd Webber CATS, Joseph and the amazing Technicolor dreamcoat, And The PHANTOM of the OPERA And what do u think of that please tell me.
YES speak to me!!!
@@Slams88Bobs who me?
Same.
I won't lie; it's strange seeing the cats in their human forms.
I had that feeling when I first saw this when I was younger. I was horrified. But now I'm older, and I appreciated the songs. So it doesnt matter anymore.
Honestly I cant imagine elaine without her wearing cat makeup and a torn up coat
I love this because it sounds as if they are actual humanoid cats that can shapeshift to look like normal humans.
@@saynotzai bold of you to assume they aren’t 👀
Actually, I wish we could have seen more of the humans. Glad for the ones we did get to see though.
I love this cast with my entire heart, and John Partridge and Michael Gruber were really the perfect Tugger and Munk
olivia Totally, there’s nobody as them. Best Munk and Rum forever
Their voices together are heaven.
They really were the dream team! I could watch this version start to finish over & over again- but watching with extra footage of rehearsals etc, is probably like visiting the Heavyside Lair! Perfection!
They sound sooooooo good together
I just want the soundtrack of this version to be released
Right! That's the only issue with it. You can't get a freaking soundtrack! I have to make my own soundtrack. lol
Thankfully the London soundtrack has several of the same cast members in it. Closest we have atm.
@@fennelwink There is no London soundtrack only a cast recording. Very different things. You can rip the sound of this film though :)
@@user-gy8co5qy2z you must have glogged ears
PLEASE
I'm pretty sure Rum Tum Tugger was my sexual awakening lol
Miiiine tooo
Same!
Ditto.
mine was macavity lmao
Same lmao
I'm glad the horrible new version made me realize how special this vhs version is and how much I want to see this again I thought it was magic as a kid and see it is magic now I forgot how much I loved it
Come on, it wasn't THAT bad.
@@kaylalezabeth7175 It is THAT HORRIBLE.
I watched this play on vhs so much as a kid that this is magic to me. The movie (2019) is nothing compared to this version
What's so horrible? The movie was great. You can't be saying the dancing was bad? The railway cat was remarkable. Victoria was Royal Ballet trained so you can hardly fault her. Misto was awesome, loved him. Judy doing Adressing a Cat. Chior was beautiful.
@@dawnjohnson3263 the mere idea of having the actors guiding the tempo of the musical numbers is really orrible and torn apart the structure of every number. Some numbers remain good because the actors (manly dancers) decided to perform with the click track. The majority are orribile, there isn't another word. It's a musical made by people that doesn't like musicals.
*JOHN PARTRIDGE, RUM TUM TUGGER, IS MY EVERYTHING. MY LIFE. MY WORLD. MY LOVE!*
Dawn DiPierro YES DEFINITELY
THAT IS A MOOD AND A HALF
I completely agree 💯
OMG MOOD!! sad we didn’t get to see a one on one w him
Cannot stand to listen to anyone else do RTT. No one else embodies that role more. From the very first "meow" I was smitten with that beautiful kitten! 😍
@11:54 They all should be proud. 21 years later and the DVD still holds up to this day. They did a masterful job with this production.
Rum Tum Tugger was literally my first ever crush.
Omg same
Same.... and I still do 😂
Mungojerrie was mine
It’s him and the Goblin King (Labyrinth) for me tbh 🤣
Lol same here
I remember one of the things that was most fun about the live production was getting to go up on stage at intermission. This was in the 80's - I assume they still do that as part of the show today. It was great being able to see that amazing set up close and how oversized everything was. Added plus: I think it was under the back of the car, but one of the cats was so frightened and shy, she would just put her paw out. You could put your hand down and she would lightly pet your hand - then get scared and the paw would disappear. We learned later, of course, this was Grizabella.
Oh wow...wonderful method acting there!
i attended the west end show only a few years ago. people could go up on stage to meet old deuteronomy, but i don't believe grizabella was there
There was a mexican version (all in spanish) in my city a few years ago, and in the intermission some cats actually came to the public and acted and jumped around between the seats. I interacted with one and wasn't until later I found out it was Macavity.
I remember once going to a production where in the intermission you had the chance to meet Old Deuteronomy and after the entire show was over, you could meet Gus the Theatre Cat. One of the most memorable shows I ever attended!
All these stories are so great
I took my daughter to see the play when it came to town, she was about 8 or so. That year for Halloween she was Mistoffoes the magic cat. The next year she was the white cat. She is an adult now and still loves it.
heather fraser the White cat is called Victoria I believe.
After seeing Cats on Broadway, I went to an adult Halloween party as a black cat with some white marking (mostly for variation and to allow detail in the facial makeup I sewed a wig piece, used a black leotard, applied full face makeup. I acted my role by copying the movement and gestures from the Cats performers. The hardest part was creating and learning to act my tail. I did almost no walking until we unmasked; for me unmasking meant my first wholly human movement and speech.
I am IN LOVE and have an ENDLESS crush with Michael Grubber as Munkustrap
My sisters and I loved this film, in fact our family cat (who lived to be 20 years old) was named Grizabella
I remember growing up I'd go around fitting each of my cats to one of the jellicle cats
Mst3kfanatic1 we have a grizabella cat, who's name is Phoebe. She's an older cat and she looks just like Grizabella. The other cats shun her too.
I had a cat named bustifer Jones 😂
There was a cat outside of a theatre that I perform in and if the cat looked like gus the theatre cat, I would’ve named them that. But the cat was a pure white cat so I named them Victoria. I know the cat belongs to someone but the cat always hangs out at the theatre and I saw the cat on a day I was performing
I adore this musical so much and I just love all the actors, i wish there was more behind the scenes, more of them rehearsing out of costumes, they did so amazing, the entire cast a crew
I feel the same. I absolutely Love Rosemarie ford as bombalurina!! I wish she did an interview for this!!
I watched Tyler's Vlog when they did the revival, its very interesting to watch, Tyler is Rum Tum Tugger, his Vlog is called "whats new pussycat" you can find it on here and it has a lot of content
Just imagine pitching this idea: “A musical about cats with everyone dressed as cats!”
“Wait, what???”
In the end, the execution is the important part.
Everything has been done before in some way and the grandest idea one may have is nothing if it's badly executed. If it lacks subtlety, cohesion and style, if it leaves the audience confused about everything, if the dialogue is stilted and awkward it's going to be much worse than an age old tale told with skill.
That's not to say that being overly perfectionistic can't be a vice, you have to actually get to doing what you planned on doing, but in general it's better to go the mile to ensure a good end product even if many may not be able to pick up on all the things you put into it.
i wonder which was harder to pitch, people dressed as dancing cats or people dressed as roller skating trains
John Partridge IS Rum Tum Tugger, the one and only
Gillian Lynne pass away today. Rip may the angel of music sing you to sleep
Oh, my. This is just the first I am hearing about this. What she did for CATS was monumental, an almost overwhelming task when you think about it. To choreograph this "musical" with such an emphasis on dance must have been daunting but she rose to the challenge triumphantly. I was also fortunate to see her musical staging for The Secret Garden at the Aldwych, which was both haunting and wondrous (then again, that whole production was).
She will live forever through this production!
@@unrulyjulie4382 she'll be missed forever and never be forgotten.
tara thelen Dame Gillian Lynne-
Saturday February 20, 1926- Sunday July 1, 2018. R.I.P. Gillian we will dearly miss you. 🥺
@@basquehound1999 it's sad to see her go
The only cats movie allowed
This musical is my everything...ever since I was a little kid and still remains that now...Mr.Mistoffelees has and always will be my absolute favorite in the musical and Jacob Brent playing as him in the movie was amazing...best choice of actor to play him
Right? I kinda want to have his kittens.
Ben Tyrell (UK last night of the first life cast) was phenomenal, as was James Davies (an understudy from way back in the 90s)
I woke up with Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat in my head somehow. Not complaining. It just came to me today. So, here I am.
Same here, but with Mungjerrie and Rumpleteazer.
Same but with Mr Mistoffelees
and he worked as a table for Victoria and Plato orgy scene lol. I used to think of him as just the fun uncle but that face is like idk how to feel.
Wish they mentioned skimble more in this, i’d like to know what went on behind the scenes of his song
During 4th grade we had vocabulary with some words from the poem Macavity and everyone was guessing what it was about and I said it’s about a cat who’s wanted by scottland yard and the whole thing and when the teacher read it everyone was like “Lexi what the heck how do you know this” and I was so happy
Ah having that one thing you're good at. Nice!
I HATE what they’ve done to Rum Tum Tugger now. I didn’t realise they’d made a change to the character until I watched it in Manchester and my mum and I were both furious! If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
Emma Brown what have they done to him?
Edit: Never mind I just looked it up....... NO JUST NO
Why did I look this up? 😣
Maria B think that’s bad!!! Have you seen the cats movie trailer
What happened to him?
Toddles they turned him into a street rapper cat
I, at two years old, asked my parents to buy this for me after seeing the trailer for it on a Barney VHS tape. I still watch it multiple times a year, and attribute my love of musical theatre to it.
BROOOOO I HAD THE SAME BARNIE MOVIE THATS WHAT INTRODUCED ME TO CATS TOO!!! I HONESTLY THOUGHT THE BARNIE ASSOCIATION IN MY MIND WAS WRONG, I WAS LIKE “NO IT COULDNT HAVW BEEN A TRAILER ON A BARNIE MOVIE”
jonathan joestar HAHAHA OMG! Glad I’m not the only one! That Barney movie was like a fever dream, so I’m not surprised you questioned yourself. It’s the one with the egg lmao
Annie Center mAn now I gotta go find it and watch it again, I feel like I remember it being super bad
jonathan joestar dude it’s wild. They’re supposed to like hatch this magical rainbow egg, but they keep losing it and having to chase after it. It gets stuck in like a mail truck and a bird sanctuary and a hot air balloon and a restaurant
@@anniecenter Do you mean Barney's Great Adventure?
Man Webber is strict. But I'm glad he is cause he came out with some great work!
If people aren't strict, then Cats may end up being a crappy movie. Give the guy a break. He just wanted the movie 2 turn out.
Along with what the others have said. He's also strict because he loves what he does, and it's his profession. The energy, blood, sweat, tears and efforts of everyone proves that Andrew has put so much into his work because its his passionate profession.
Brittany Martin hey.......... guess what just came out..........
@@rachaelreynolds-soucie7590 it's so sad... the remake absolutely butchered what the cast put so much work into... cats won't be the same wonderful experience for this new generation of theater lovers.
"strict"? What does that actually mean in a world of professionals with a leader that's a master of his craft and who is responsible for one of the most important aspects?
She salty about that draining board
That part made me laugh a lot. Like just imagine being really pissed off and having a rant about your job and then it's immortalized forever.
Did she ever get it? The people want to know!
This cast is just perfect
Man,as a dancer,I have to give props to the coreography,Gillian Lynne did a very good job rehearsing them 👏🏻
20:20
“If you could give me any cat thing I would be very grateful, any cat movement”
Why is that so precious
Who else is in love with the transition from actor to cat during the interviews?
Rum Tum Tugger FTW. John Partridge was the best one.
This is without out doubt the best incarnation of Munkustrap.
21:50 ok why do Jo Gibb and Drew Varley have such amazing chemistry tho
They were on West End together so really knew eachother. These rolls are cast because of their chemistry.
@@user-gy8co5qy2z Where are you from? I can understand every word and I love her accent!
@@downtown82 Me too and I'm not even a naitive English speaker, these actors have very good diction, musical actors (at least the ones I've seen either on screen or stage) usually do.
The ultimate Cats. Not that 2019... thing.
even a girl who played Victoria on stage hated it
"She's saying 'the man was wonderful when he made love to me but i hated him'"
....so basically every Kate Bush video
manifestgtr She’s talking to Demeter’s actress about Demeter’s relationship with Macavity
No. I think she was talking about how the choreography is supposed 2 b like.
Brittany Martin there is a head canon that Demeter and macavity we’re lovers/mates. Macavity was abusive to Demeter, so she left, but she is scared of him still. The choro is supposed to demonstrate the fear, hate, or love that bombalurina and demeter have for macavity.
@@emma-tw6gi I always had the theory that Bombalurina is more Macavity`s sibling (she`s red too) than mate, and she has the "sister-in-law" love for Demeter, that`s why she wants to protect her...
@@cargo71 Well, they do say he broke EVERY human law..........
This musical had the best cast ver and i couldn't imagine it with any body else replaced 😁
owo :3 wait until December :( :(
Yeah . . .
Man do I have some news for you
_“He [Andrew Lloyd Webber] has an uncanny knack of walking in and putting his finger on the problem. Annoyingly so...you may well have sat here sat here for a couple hours trying to work out why things aren't going the right way. And he'll come in and he'll say "What's the problem" and you tell him and he'll put his finger straight on it.”_
Yeah. He's a genius. That's what geniuses do.
I believe that is from the Behind the Scenes of the Cats 1998 video.
But he also made Love never dies😂😂😂
*whisper* He is also a plagiarizer..... (I love his musicals don’t get me wrong. But it’s true)
@@elisagomez1297
He's a bit of an arsehole in general but I do love his work.
Who here after the trailer dropped and is just crying
I am and I do like the 1998 video film version of Cats and I have got it on DVD and Blu-Ray as for the 2019 film version well not so much
Honestly, I'm excited. The '98 movie will always be "My Cats" it will never leave that place in my heart, ever. To the new movie, I say "Impress me. Let's see what you've got. Bring it on."
When Andrew said Tom wouldn’t want his Cats to be like cartoons I died
This movie was my only contact with Cats so far. First on cable and then with the DVD. I love it!
People are way overreacting about the movie. Yes they look weird. It's Cats. It has always looked weird, it's just different. This version isn't going anywhere.
Jo Gibb said it. This is the definitive CATS movie. Nothing can even come close to it.
Best movie ever I love Jo Gibb's accent.
U gotta love her smooth & sweet face 2.
@@brittanymartin6122 Exactly, she's so adorable.
I've loved "Cats" my whole life. My first memory is watching the VHS when I was two years old. It's the reason I love musical theatre. I wanted to like the 2019 version so badly, but it was such a let down.
This 1998 Version is just so well done!
"glorious rubbish dump" is the funniest description of this musical I've ever heard and it came straight from the creator, I love it
Instead of making an overpriced feature film, the artistic merits of which have been called into serious question, why didn't they just wide-release the video of the original (well, near enough to the original) stage production on the large screen worldwide. This musical is NOT about star names like Dame Judi and Sir Ian, no matter how talented but about an ensemble of acting-singing dancers, some of whom are given featured moments.
Yes!!! I think what they're trying to do is reintroduce cats to a younger audience who may not know about it.
@@Tempest7575 And milking the property for every penny they can squeeze out of it! There are multiple versions on TH-cam FOR FREE! The movie, which was released MONTHS ago, got slammed by the critics and probably died at the box office. I DON'T go out to the local cinema anymore and haven't done in more than a decade. Admission prices are nearly $20, the popcorn and Raisinettes, soda, etc. come to another $20. People bring their squalling infants and screaming toddlers instead of leaving them home with grandma and let them run up and down the aisles disturbing the rest of the audience members!
@@robertd.carver6240 What do you mean the movie was released months ago? It just came out
Ironically, Dame Judi was originally cast as Grizabella in the West End production but got injured in rehearsal and was only then replaced by Elaine Paige.
@@grumpyshoegirl A fact of which most of us have long been aware, but thanks for the reminder. And informing those not yet cognizant.
when i was a kid, my grandma took me to the library and they were giving away old books and vhs tapes. i found a cats double feature tape set with the movie and the behind the scenes. i didn’t even know what cats was, i just liked actual cats and thought the cover looked cool, read the back and thought “sure”. that day changed my life and i’m not being dramatic. i would watch the musical every night, and then pop in the behind the scenes tape to fall asleep to. it ignited my love for theater and to this day is still my favorite musical of all time. i’m so glad some people still remember this version, and not the monstrosity that came out recently
Let's ignore the weird demon hum-ats and focus on the good cats
There will NEVER be another Grizabella like Elaine Paige's. Jennifer Hudson is ok but she can't hold a candle to Elaine's talent. There isn't a time I listen to her singing Memory that I don't get chills. She's absolutely amazing.
I love so much Elaine Paige and Betty Buckley as Grizabella
I know the part was made for Judy Dench. I wander how would´ve been her Grizabella. I love Elaine Paige´s tho...
She makes me cry everytime I listening to her singing that song.
As a person who cant read music or even hear the difference between harmonies watching Andrew nit pick and find the issues of his music is so beautiful to see. When someone KNOWS their craft inside out its so inspiring.
this is still the definitive film of "CATS"!
much respect for the dreamers and crafters... wowowowowow it's just magic
I just adore this cast. When my daughter was little, we wore the DVD out. Watchong this is bringing back a good...memory.
11:18 I just love that she took the time to even mention Veerle's name. She was the most beautiful cat in this production.
Do u think Veerle Casteleyn may b the youngest actress in the movie?
@@brittanymartin6122 She might have been, yes.
My favourite to this day 💛
Oh yes I remember being full of awe every time her gorgeous face and huge eyes came up on screen, especially alongside her angelic voice. Even as a kid I adored her.
@@Meliertessa Veerle Didn't sing .She was dubbed.. You're right about everything else though.!!
We NEED the full 1998 Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer on Spotify
Totally agree!!
Gillian Lynne - what a legend - sadly missed.
One of the Best Musicals in History!
I would have lost my shit if I'd seen this as an obsessed 11 year old... Only now at the ripe age of 32 do I think I can handle it with any composure and it still made me emotional at times...
Jacob Brent singing 'Mr. Mistoffelees' with the rest of the cast in the recording studio kinda f*cks me up a little bit. Knowing that his voice is most likely mixed in with his own song that he DOESN'T SING in the movie is just...whoa.
I feel like they got so so much more footage than they included in this. Wonder if that footage still exists and if we'll ever see it.
I hope that it's still around, it would be amazing to see along with uncut/full dance numbers. Maybe in the distant future on an anniversary edition or something? We can dream till then!
Right??? WE need full version of their rehearsals. even if it was hours, them failing and learning. i would definitely watch it.
news from the future: we DID finally, finally get the cut footage of Jacob Brent doing the Conjuring Turn released onto the internet. Crazy to me they cut the technical showpiece of the whole Mr. Mistoffelees number, but at least we finally got to see it. Poor dude, they had him to it seven times in a row to get it shot and then cut it.
@@meaganglaser Wait what?? Where can I see this? That's amazing, the fact that it was cut has been a major frustration for years!
Cats The Musical = Top Cat
Cats 2019 = Cat Litter
I used to put pantyhose on and pretend i was a cat when i was a child because of this movie 😂
Elaine makes me cry within two notes.. god it’s breathtaking when creativity competently takes risk and puts art and emotion first. When dollar is a lucky reward, earned upon exhaustion, and not the engine. Sad to see where entertainment is right now in 2019 by comparison. Innovators and artists suffocated by computer files and shareholders. I hope that ends soon...
I love Cats. This is by far my favourite production.
I wish the movie had the lovely costumes ,makeup and character of the stage production. I loved Cats now its a freak show with Grizabellas snot streaming from her nose like a rabid werewolf
That's what happens when people really cry, you're objecting to her acting well.
@@mousinge Not for that part ! Elaine Page didn't snot ,Its ham acting
@@chrisdevene9158 Elaine Page didn't cry at all, or least not in any performance I've seen, most likely because crying with a full face of stage makeup's not the best idea however resitant to sweat it may be. Plus Elaine's version is usually more hopeful, still clinging to her pride and didn't really break down till her last verse. Jennifer's was already broken and despairing the first time she sings memory. Most people don't pretty cry even when they're only a little upset never mind completely broken up, so no, it's not ham acting, it's exactly the opposite. Ham acting would have been making all the faces to seem distraught WITHOUT also giving the ugly reality of what distraught looks like. If anything, she can be accused of putting too much weight on the acting and letting it impair her singing, but not that the acting itself was unrealistic, as no one sounds, or looks, their best when sobbing their heart out.
@@mousinge you do know it was a light musical about cats?
@@chrisdevene9158 Yes, very light, with it's overarching themes of mortality and lost youth. Even regardless of that, even if the show as a whole were truly the empty, random spectacle that it's been accused of being, that's never applied to Grizabella and "Memory".
First ever musical i seen at age 7 and it made me fall on love with musicals
What an exquisite, one of a kind musical. So much work and talent involved here. It’s a shame those incredible singers/dancers/actors are not the superstars they’d deserve to be. Althought, I’m slightly obsessed with Michael Gruber now.
this is my favorite musical, and I also like phantom of the opera
Ava Speers 😱YES!!
Yes same
15:23
OTP TUGGOFFELEES
I really, really, really want to know what the explanation for the stage directions were for this. Like, Tugger just sort of appears out of nowhere doing his Rum Tum Tugger Stance, and Mistoffeeles basically runs right into him and looks up--this was actually staged!
Memory at 9:42 - 10:22... it's perfect...
Simply beautiful and haunting.
I wish there was a full version of this gorgeous orchestral...
Same! :(
I’ve seen em all. But this imho is the greatest live musical ever. It always makes me laugh and cry. And I see it. On stage and on film whenever possible. Absolutely marvellous. The box set of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musicals is my greatest treasure.
JACOB STOP
My HEART
tugstoffelees *cats* 🤣 YEP. And YES MISTUG FOR LIFE!!!
I wish there was more scenes with john partridge💔
This is easily in my top 3 favorite musicals along with Wicked and The Lion King.
same here. I saw it in NY in the spring of 2000 after having seen the 4th National tour probably about 5 times.
Same
Shocked that this was fourth longest running broadway show
Yasss! Another Wicked fan!!
My favorite of the CATS? The slinky one out front, without the fur and special outfits: Cassandra!
My Mother has the poetry book this is based on, I love poetry(I write it as well) and always wanted it. One day at work they had thrown out some items and a few books and I found a copy of the book in the garbage, it wasn't soiled, so now I have my own.
XtremeKaiba my mum too lol I grew up reading T S Elliot beautiful. In contrast to George Orwell I enjoyed both lol
XtremeKaiba yes, we found ours at a second hand sale for a quarter.
Funny that Andrew was so damn picky with this production but let the 2019 abomination go forward as half ass as itwas
When it comes to 'actual' movie adaptations, the director has basically full control over the vision. Weber might be asked for some advice or suggestion, but he's already agreed to give the rights over, and the director hired by the production studio calls the final shots. Weber just sits back and collects the checks. I doubt if he'd been given full control, for instance, Weber would've been that happy about Gerard Butler's singing, lol.
He should have never given them permission. It didn’t need to be remade. Greed.
Andrew Lloyd Webber is a master genius creative mastermind.
this was my first and fave musical i had ever seen!! i love cats the musical!!!
Sketchy Wolf same!
I do like Cats The Musical
"this is the definitive version of cats" - still holds true today, even with the 2019 movie 😑
Now that we are in later life, I wonder if Jo Gibb ended up getting to show her kids this video. And maybe they'll go see the movie this winter!
I named my cat “Jemima” after the little kitten from this production. She was always my favorite
This is a lesson is adaptation and also filming a production all in one. Wish more shows did this, because 22 years later this version they created still stands up against almost all film versions of shows as being the best one.
I may be biased, because I grew up watching this version all the time, but I've also heard the broadway recordings and seen a few clips of recent productions of it and this is still the best cast, in my opinion.
I went to see the musical for a birthday once, it was incredible, but I have to agree with you that nothing quite compares to this version.
It’s so funny to hear the choreographer say: “I don’t want to see our work on a video and say, wow I could have done much better”. Obviously this was not the mindset of the director of Cats film 2019. I think some, only some, Broadway shows shouldn’t be made into a film because some of the magic is lost along the way. Love Cats!
24:21 its Mr. Mistoffelees everyone!
12:20 don't worry, they did so well that not even a modern movie could even hope to compete
Putting aside the visuals of new movie, what I really missed was the small hints and interactions between the characters. Every person here knew their character and that characters role and relations to other characters and acted it out in different ways. Munkustap is the protector and you can clearly see it, Mungojerry and Rumpleteaser are mischievous and trouble makers and full of energy. I can continue on and on, but point is you can see it and feel it.
I just feel like the new movie kinda missed the point. You just don't feel it as much. They could have done so much more and better in the new movie.
8:47
I don't know the first thing about music or anything like that, and it tears my brain to shreds wondering how anyone can just even come up with a simple melody let alone an entire musical. He's losing his shit over who know what here, but it sounds fine to me.
What's he getting annoyed about? I can't understand what he's saying
@@cheebacka1239 he wasnt happy with the composition i think, im sure he said the music needed to be bigger for film.
He thought the music needed to be fuller to do Elaine Paige justice.
If I made a musical, I would base it around birds. The costumes would be really nice, I think. Also, it would make even less sense than Cats, cause why not?
Hey, why don’t you make it? I also had and have creative ideas that i want to implement.
(Sorry for my bad english!)
Omg, my mom had this on VHS and then later on DVD. When I was 9-10 years old, I was OBSESSED with this adaptation. I loved every single character (especially the white cat, the pretty cat that sings with Grisabella, and Mungojerry and Rumpleteaser). I think this is a major reason why I got into theater and dance so much in my life. Love always! 💘
Victoria(the white cat) Jemima (the cat that sings with grizabella)
At 25:10 you can see that they just finished the Jenny Anydots number and afterwards they almost immediately collapse. Poor Michael Gruber looks so tired. Doing this live for 3 hours most be rally hard.
its so so so so so so so so so so COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLL
I'm still eternally upset that I can't find the full version of Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer anywhere. They play some verses in here that aren't in the final version, so I know the whole thing was filmed, but it doesn't seem to be available properly anywhere :(
th-cam.com/video/861jN3mKE9Q/w-d-xo.html
@@AAW1986WWE Sorry, I think you misunderstood- a few songs (including this one) were shortened for the 1998 film. If you look on the Cats wiki, there's an entire extra verse that was cut from the song but is still done on stage. Around 22:30 in this video they're singing "If the drawers are pulled out from the bedroom chests, And you can't find one of your winter vests", but that line isn't in the final version. That means they filmed it (unlike Growltiger's Last Stand, which I don't think they ever did in the first place), but then cut it out before release, so all I can hope is that one day they release a full uncut version of the song.
Sorry for the confusion, and thank you for trying to help!
there are many clips that aren't released yet, including Behind The Scenes.
I actually heard that they did film Growltiger’s Last Stand, but it had to be cut from the final film for the sake of time.
THESE PEOPLE ARE LEGENDS
Andrew Lloyd Webber is a genius. I think it would be very hard to find anyone who is so intimately involved in a stage production or movie.
I watched this to get insights primarily from the cast. Was NOT disappointed. Plus Jo Gibb is so absolutely easy on the eyes. Cheers! Epic musical...so grateful this film version was produced and released...
Love this musical. I first watched it 3 days ago and now I’m obsessed
me too! recently started watching this version because of the movie, and I like it!
Lol, I have Tumblr and I saw Phantom the week after CATs came around to Toronto Canada. Any relation, ya think?
I saw the musical the first time when i was 4 years old, performed in Hamburg. I never forgot about it. When i was like 6 years old i dressed up as Rumpleteazer, my mom worked hours on my costume, colored the suit and made the wig and cuffs herself. I listened to the soundtrack so often... when i was 15 i saw the musical again when it toured around. We had the official Film Vesion on video and i watched it every year. It broke one day and i remember crying a lot. I finally got it on DVD and i watch it still. I love the songs and the musical.. its magical for me. I always feel like back when i first saw it performed. I was flashed and i will forever love this. :) ♥
I saw this in November 2016 in London and instantly became my favorite musical
Timothy Luscombe I saw it live in London when it first came out. Also in Southampton and Liverpool lol
Timothy Luscombe same! Except I saw it on December 2017!
My favorites
Demeter
Bombalurina
Rumpleteazer
N jemima
I love all their explanations of their characters . . and then, they transform into them!